in the water’s view the patient:
- A. facing the tube.
- B. facing the cassette.
- C. in lat position.
- D. Non of the above.
In the Water's view, the patient is C. in a lateral position.
Here's why:
- Water's view, also known as the parietoacanthial projection, is an X-ray examination used to visualize the maxillary sinuses.
- To achieve this, the patient needs to be positioned side-lying on the X-ray table. This lateral position allows the X-ray beam to pass through the maxillary sinuses clearly, minimizing overlap from other structures.
Here's an image to illustrate the patient positioning in Water's view:
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Here's why the other options are incorrect:
A. Facing the tube:
While the patient's head might be slightly turned towards the X-ray tube for proper alignment, they are not directly facing it.
B. Facing the cassette:
The patient is not facing the cassette (the flat plate that holds the X-ray film) in Water's view. They are positioned side-lying on the table, with the cassette placed underneath them.
D. None of the above:
As explained earlier, option C (lateral position) is the correct answer for the patient's position in Water's view.
